﻿Massage﻿

Prenatal Massage

Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Modern investigation and research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be a very instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should be given careful consideration.

Massage therapy addresses different needs through varying techniques, one of which is called Swedish Massage, which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish Massage is the recommended prenatal massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.

Sandra McCurdy became nationally certified in massage in 2003, which remains a focus for her prenatal care. Sandra's specialty is in prenatal massage and she has two certifications in maternal massage. Sandra has worked with chiropractors and holistic centers offering their patients prenatal massage services, however, her primary massage service is offered in the comfort of clients' homes.

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

Soothes emotional mood swings

Regains muscle tone in the uterus

Decreases breast soreness by relaxing surrounding muscle tissues

Increases circulation of blood and lymph

Gives more oxygen to your baby

Boosts your immune system

Promotes relaxation

Relieves sinus congestion

Reduces swelling

Relieves leg pains

Alleviates upper and lower backaches

Infant Massage

Infant massage provides a wonderful opportunity to enhance family bonding and has many health benefits as well. It can decrease colic by relieving intestinal gas and helping in waste elimination and digestion. It can promote fuller respiration, helping with sleep and relaxation. It can help boost immune systems, while helping with blood circulation. And its fun!

Sandra McCurdy has been trained in infant massage and highly recommends developing a daily routine of gentle massage. Playing quite music or singing to your baby helps create a serene environment. Sandra offers training for new parents to perform infant massage to create a loving and trusting bond between parents and their baby.

Call Sandra at 517-488-5193 or email at gentlestrengthmidwifery@gmail.com